Beginning yesterday, seafarers have been given one month to renew their licences free of cost. The amnesty period was announced by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill as part of the ‘Day of the Seafarer’ which was observed on June 25.
According to a press release from the Department of Public Information [DPI], the decision was taken in recognition of the critical role played by seafarers. “For all those whose licence and books are not in order, we can give a one-month amnesty.